Attack on the Dutch Royal Family

The Dutch royal family is made up of some of the most beloved leaders in the world, and that is exactly why this story is making such big headlines. The Dutch people are famous for many things, often not so good, but one of their biggest claims to fame is their relatable monarchy. Most of the people are proud of their rulers because they are still willing to mingle with the commoners and do not spend ridiculous amounts of taxpayer dollars and huge security task forces; they are truly a monarchy for the citizens. However, one man recently decided to ignore the traditions of love and respect for the royal family and tried to drive his car into “the royal family’s bus.” This tragic event ended up injuring a dozen people, including five who are “seriously hurt,” and killing five. The driver of the “black hatchback” is among the five who are “badly injured.” When it comes time for “Queen’s Day” in Holland, everyone is exited. The streets line with people and the dedicated populace come out in droves to cheer on their leaders. Unfortunately, one of the onlookers was slightly crazy. He decided that it would be a good idea to drive through the crowds in a tiny black car in an effort to injure members of the royal family as they rode in their large motor bus. As any sane person would realize, this is not going to end well for the driver of the little car. The vehicle already appeared to be “heavily damaged” before it even came close to the royal family’s open-topped bus, but after it missed the bus completely and ran into a “low metal railing around a column on the side of the road” it became utterly undrivable. The royal family, who witnessed the crash, “gasped, [and] then quickly sat down as the bus continued driving.” Normally, “Queen’s Day” is a peacefully celebrated holiday “known for its free markets all over the country,” and “children’s games.” This day however, will remain a black mark on an otherwise sea of orange. People are worried that incidents such as this could change the attitude of the royal family and make them less likely to associate with the people. Being of Dutch heritage myself, I was horrified to think that someone would make an attempt on the life of any of the members of the “House of Orange-Nassau.” This family line has been ruling Holland since 1815 when the monarchy first came into power, and has never become one of the inflated dynasties that fairytales are based on. This adored family is a symbol of pride for everyone in Holland, and anyone who tries to kill them is asking to be murdered himself.

http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/04/30/netherlands.queen.car/index.html#cnnSTCText